Sewers Approved and Water Main Work Planned
The Commissioners approved sewer construction on Nicholson street between Eighth street and Brightwood avenue in North Brightwood and Peter's Mill Seat. A sewer in the north south alley of block 4 in Peter's Mill Seat was authorized, along with 898 feet of an eight inch water main in Kearny street between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets northeast. Nineteen new typhoid cases were reported at the health office, matching the weekly rise in the health report, typical for the season.
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Nicholson Street
Eighth Street
Brightwood Avenue
North Brightwood
Peter's Mill Seat
Block 4
Arul
Kearny Street
Seventeenth
Eighteenth Streets
Ases of Uphold
Addit Yon
Aeaith
Pure water for city chief Leighton heads inspection tour
Chief Leighton of the US Geological Survey leads a joint party to inspect upper Potomac waters for pollution sources and pursue purification measures for Washington’s drinking supply. Dr Harban, Mr Leighton and others plan coordinated actions with the Fish and Game Protective Association amid typhoid concerns and policy talks in several towns along the river.
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Hydro-Economics
Fish and Game Protective Association
Walter S. Larban
M. G. Leighton
United States Geological Survey
Harban
Potomac
Leighton
Geological Survey
Congress
United States
Chief Leighton
Potomac River
West
Maj. Sytves
P. Young
Karban
Harpers Ferry
Harpers Merry
Wil
Cumberland
Michigan
Harpers Werry
Washington
Caneres
Commissioner West
Germany
Minster of Commerce and Industry
Industrial Council of
Dusseldorf
Buggy Overturn After Strike With Stone Causes Injuries
A city accident reports a buggy striking a large stone on the road which caused it to overturn. The shock and injuries are feared to be serious.
Debtors Must Pay Up to District Co operative Association
District Co operative Association receivers demand settlement of loans owed by district employees. Indebted workers claim payments went to James M A Watson during his tenure as district auditor, now indicted for an embezzlement of about 73000. Receivers to press commissioners for action. loans totaled about 1200 dollars with 3 percent monthly interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Co-operative Association
James M. A. Watson
District Supreme Court
Watson
Bidders Ride District Flexibility on Specified Quantities
Commissioner West issued an opinion stating district contracts bind bidders to supply greater or lesser quantities than listed, as needs fluctuate. Lansburgh & Bro faced an order for 300 mittens despite bidding for 10, with purchases to be made open market if contracts fail, under district terms.
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West
Lansburgh & Bro
J. D. Simms
Commissioner West
Board of Commissioners
Capitol Ashes Dump Permit at TD Street Corner
Elliott Woods, superintendent of the Capitol, granted permission to dump all cinders and ashes from the Capitol on TD street northeast between North Capitol and Delaware avenues where railroad improvements for the new union station are underway.
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Capitol
Elliott Woods
Capital
TD Street
North Capitol Street
Delaware Avenue
Union Station
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Saks
Oxford
Meltons
Saka & Company
Pennsylvania Ave
Seventh St
Bay of House & Herrmann
7Th and
Sts. N. W
Alen
Avercwats. &Ge
Girls’ Reform School Inquiry
Girls’ Reform School
Department of Justice
Thartt Tay Deer
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Paprefachive
Upper Potomac River
Thomas J. Fisher
Heckman Street
First
Second
Heckman Streets
J. S. Jamison
Heckman
Columbia Road
Walter C. Allen
Fourteenth Street
George Simmons
Columbia Heights Association
Hia
Surveyor’s Office
Biddle Hag
Master Bricklayer Association
Surveyor's Office
Surveyors Office
Bricklayers’ Association
Garfield Hospital
Co-Operative Building Association
Equitable Building
F Street
Equitable Co-operative Building Association
Total
Askif
Sharea
Harnings
Equitable
John Joy Edson
Ellis Spear
G. W. Casilear
Frank P. Reeside
Jos Barnard, F.W. Covi Lee
Geo. W. Fisher
John A. Hamilton
Geo. H. Harries
John B. Larner
A.M. Lothror, Fred. B. Pyle, P. B. Turpin
City Bulletin
Havenner
Opaker &E
J. T. D. Pyles
Louisiana Ave
Golden
F.g.swaine & Bon
Minnie M. Baggett
William Earl Ambrose
John £. Baggett
Pelitiuon
California
Johnston’s
Wilson & Mayers
Ruth Provision Co
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Sdles
St. Sw
Wm. Cannon
7Th St
Joyca Engraving Company
Star Bldg
Affieck
Affleck
Ann Harris
Office of the Register of Wills
Meer Uclaves
Eiiza Washington
Best Family
New York
Johnston's
Post
al Muddiman& Co
Ates Pteel
Ceres
WM. M. Galt & CO
First St
Indiana Ave
Nesco
John B. Espey
W. H. Hoeke
Sth Streat
St. N. Ee
le Ft
Morsell’s
John Kennedy, Jr
4Th and
F Streets
N. E
Great Cash Furniture House
Axminster
Farien
Jackson Bros
Nfoeteeleet
ITER
Rand
Inter
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
St. Hw
Udden’s Credit House
Washington Store
N. W
Ince
Shine
Uneeda Biscuit
Diamond Dyes
Burlington
Warner
Reading ‘Hospital
Telia
Warners Ease Cure Company
Rochester
Washington Post
WSPAP
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